So, Where Exactly is THAT??
Just because I’m not personally familiar with an acronym doesn’t mean it’s not widely known.
But, I’m going to go out on a limb and venture that, if someone selling Minneapolis (and nearby) homes for 12 years has never heard of the term . . . at least a few other Realtors probably haven’t, either (never mind non-Realtors).
Which tells me that the acronym isn’t widely known — at least not yet.
In which case using it in a marketing pitch is likely to fall flat at best, and backfire at worst.
Not-Ready-for-Prime Time
Exactly how unfamiliar is “HPDL?” (besides sounding like the latest, greatest version of high-def TV).
I looked up the address of the home discussed, and quickly realized that I’d literally sold a home on same the block and not heard the acronym.
Just to be sure, I also searched MLS for previous references or use of the term.
Results, going back 20 years and covering a couple hundred thousand Twin Cities listings: exactly one — the “spectacular Tudor” in this blog’s headline.
What’s in a Name Acronym?
So, what does “HPDL” stand for?
“Hale-Page-Diamond Lake.”
Or, as it’s probably better known (at least for now): ‘the neighborhood just west of Lake Nokomis’ (which is lovely and really is coveted).
See also, “Calhoun Lake??” Is That By Isles Lake?“; “Name Brand Neighborhoods: Linden Hills vs. Northrup (Northrup??)“; “Minnesota Monthly’s 12 Great Twin Cities Neighborhoods“; and “Twin Cities Metro’s 30 Best Neighborhoods.“
